InspireHealth

Cooking Class: Mediterranean-Inspired Meals
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
​This class will be packed with flavour and dishes that you can mix and match for lunches or dinners. We love Mediterranean cooking with the addition of so many herbs and spices. Come along on this culinary journey with us!

Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad
Sheet Pan Veggie Shawarma
Mediterranean Grilled Tofu

Dips/Spreads:

Muhammara
Yogurt Sauce
Hummus

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Your Gut Health with Nutrition
2023-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
Your gut microbes can have an important effect on overall health. In this workshop, we will explore how the microbiome can support your health, as well as how you can help your microbiome thrive through nutrition and lifestyle.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Nourishing Breakfasts to Kickstart the Day
2023-04-27 13:00 - 14:30
​In a breakfast rut or looking for some new ideas? This class will highlight three delicious protein-rich breakfast recipes. We will talk about preparation tips to help save time in the morning, as well as provide lots of ideas and swaps so that you can tailor the recipes to meet your needs.

Golden Overnight Couscous
Simple Breakfast Bowl
High Protein Vegan Pancakes

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Cancer Nutrition 101
2023-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
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This workshop is an introduction to the connections between nutrition and cancer and how to support your diagnosis with food. We will cover a variety of topics including specific nutrient requirements during treatment, preparing for surgery, cancer-protective foods and touch on some of our most frequently asked questions. If you are new to our nutrition programming, this is a great place to start.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Encouraging Kindness: Normalizing Emotional Eating
2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00
We are living in an interesting time where our food intake may look different for a variety of reasons, including our emotional wellbeing. This workshop will explore a unique perspective on emotional eating and how it may be helping to support your body. We will also discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for working with and through emotional eating, depending on how this practice is affecting us in the current moment.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Flavourful Salads
2023-05-11 13:00 - 14:30
​This time of year we may be starting to look up new salad recipes with the fresh local greens at the markets and shops. This class will look at unique and flavourful recipes to add to your repertoire.

Curry Quinoa Salad
10 minute Lentil Salad
Kale Caesar
Avocado Salmon Salad

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Tips to Manage Energy, Appetite, Taste & Smell Changes During Treatment
2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00
​This workshop will explore how to manage and support some of the potential side effects of treatment including changes in taste/smell, low appetite, fatigue, and weight changes. We will give you practical ways of including foods and lifestyle strategies that could support you at this time.

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Balancing Blood Sugars
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
​In this workshop we will explore what blood sugar actually is and how different kinds of foods affect our blood sugar levels. We will explore how to find balance with our macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and how to put this information into practice.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Cooking to Support Bone Health
2023-05-25 13:00 - 14:30
​Bone health is incredibly important. Part of bone health includes ensuring we are getting enough calcium in our diets. Join us as we look at creative ways to get a little more calcium throughout your day.

Strong Bones Smoothie
Curried Salmon Salad
Fruit Dip
Edamame Peanut Crunch Salad
Chia Pudding

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Cancer-Protective Nutrition
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
​This workshop will explore how the foods we eat and the way we eat can support our overall well-being. We will explore specific nutrients and foods that have been researched to have cancer-protective properties and suggestions of how to incorporate these foods into our lives.

Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Delicious Meals for Sharing
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:30
Thinking of enjoying a backyard meal with friends or family? Looking for dishes that are delicious, easy and nutrient-dense? We have a few favourites to share with you.

Bruschetta with Tofu Feta
Creamy Vegan White Bean Queso
Black Bean Burgers
Farro Salad with Apples and Arugula
Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
No-bake Creamy Dessert Cups

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Mindful Eating
2023-06-06 11:00 - 12:00
​Trying to stay in the moment and slowing down can be supportive in many aspects of our lives. Join us to explore the benefits of mindful eating, the process of being present while eating and enjoying our food. We will look at practical tips for starting to include these practices in our lives such as noticing hunger and fullness cues and noticing sensory aspects of mealtimes.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2023-06-13 11:00 - 12:00
Some forms of cancer treatment may cause changes in our digestive system which may include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us in this workshop to discuss how nutrition can support you and your digestive system during this time.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Your Immune System with Nutrition
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00
In this workshop, we will discuss the immune system: what it is, how it functions and how we can support it with nutrition and lifestyle approaches.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Summer Lunch Ideas
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for some delicious and nutritious summer lunch ideas:

Avocado Hummus Toast with Miso Mushroom and Kale Sauté
Dill Pasta Salad with a Tahini Dressing
Veggie balls with Beet Salad with Peaches and Walnuts

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition & Cancer 101
2023-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop is an introduction to the connections between nutrition and cancer and how to support your diagnosis with food. We will cover a variety of topics including specific nutrient requirements during treatment, preparing for surgery, cancer-protective foods and touch on some of our most frequently asked questions. If you are new to our nutrition programming, this is a great place to start.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Fermented Foods
2023-06-29 13:00 - 14:30
In this class, we’ll explore how to prepare fermented foods at home using simple recipes. Fermented foods can add loads of flavour to your diet, while supporting digestion and providing a great source of probiotics – homegrown in your kitchen! (Please note: fermented foods that contain live bacteria may not be appropriate for some individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially if their medical team has suggested extra caution with these types of foods or a neutropenic diet.)

Sauerkraut
Fermented Beets
Yogurt
Overnight Miso Porridge
Fermented Strawberries

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Budgeting Time and Money for Nutrition
2023-07-04 11:00 - 12:00
​Join us for tips to budget your time and money and eat well all at the same time. We will look at shopping strategies, storage tips and ways to save time and money in the kitchen. This presentation includes examples of meal planning and how to create a plan that works for you and those in your household.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Supporting Gut Health
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00
​Your gut microbes can have an important effect on overall health. In this workshop, learn about how the microbiome can support your health, as well as how you can help your microbiome thrive through nutrition and lifestyle.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Summer Picnic Meals
2023-07-13 13:00 - 14:30
Join us in exploring meals that are easy to transport and eat outside! We will be making some dips, colourful meals and snacks that can be packed for a summer picnic.

Veggie Kabobs with Peanut Satay Sauce Skewers
Baba Ganoush
Crispy BBQ Roasted Chickpeas
Grilled Watermelon Salad

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nourishing Self Care; How Stress & Nutrition Connect
2023-07-18 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will explore the connection between stress and nutrition. Can stress affect our overall health and nutrition? Can the foods we eat support us in stressful times? Join us to explore these topics and to discuss practical strategies to support overall well-being.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Encouraging Kindness; Normalizing Emotional Eating
2023-07-25 11:00 - 12:30
​We are living in an interesting time where our food intake may look different for a variety of reasons, including our emotional well-being. This workshop will explore a unique perspective on emotional eating and how it may be helping to support your body. We will also discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for working with and through emotional eating, depending on how this practice is affecting us in the current moment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Cooking Class: Celebrating Summer Foods!
2023-07-27 13:00 - 14:30
​In this class, we will use some lovely summer ingredients to create flavourful dishes that celebrate this season! Experiment with tofu, whip up a cooling summer soup option, toss together a protein-rich quinoa salad, and check out a tasty crumble recipe featuring summer blueberries.

Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
Tofu Feta
Vegan Basil Cucumber Gazpacho
The Ultimate Healthy Blueberry Crumble

Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: Cancer Protective Nutrition
2023-08-01 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will explore how the foods we eat and the way we eat can support our overall well-being. We will explore specific nutrients and foods that have been researched to have cancer-protective properties and suggestions of how to incorporate these foods into our lives.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: Balancing Blood Sugars
2023-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
In this workshop we will explore what blood sugar actually is and how different kinds of foods affect our blood sugar levels. We will explore how to find balance with our macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and how to put this information into practice.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Cooking Class: Cold Summer Snacks to Beat the Heat
2023-08-17 13:00 - 14:30
​​Join us for a fun class making a variety of cold summer snacks. In this class we will make a protein-rich smoothie, some berry yogurt popsicles, a mango salsa and a cashew fruit dip.

Healthy Banana Almond Smoothie with Flax Seeds – Cookie and Kate
Roasted Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles (cookieandkate.com)
10 Minute Mango Habanero Salsa – Lindsay Pleskot, RD
5 Minute Vegan Fruit Dip with Cashew Cream – Desiree Nielsen (desireerd.com)

Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Nutrition Tips to Manage Energy, Appetite, Taste, & Smell Changes During Treatment
2023-08-22 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will explore how to manage and support some of the potential side effects of treatment including changes in taste/smell, low appetite, fatigue, and weight changes. We will give you practical ways of including foods and lifestyle strategies that could support you at this time.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​ Cancer Nutrition 101
2023-09-05 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop is an introduction to the connections between nutrition and cancer and how to support your diagnosis with food. We will cover a variety of topics including specific nutrient requirements during treatment, preparing for surgery, cancer-protective foods and touch on some of our most frequently asked questions. If you are new to our nutrition programming, this is a great place to start.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Cooking Class - Tofu Four ways!
2023-09-14 13:00 - 14:30
​Curious about incorporating tofu into your menu but not sure how? This is the class that will help get you started! In this class we will make recipes that are full of flavour and pack a plant-based protein punch!

Scrambled tofu https://elavegan.com/vegan-scrambled-eggs/#recipe
Easy marinated tofu Marinated Tofu (The Best Tofu Ever!) – Nora Cooks
No-chicken nuggets https://www.thekitchn.com/air-fryer-tofu-nuggets-smoky-broccoli-recipe-23201010
Chocolate pudding https://www.theendlessmeal.com/vegan-dark-chocolate-pots-de-creme/

Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​ Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
Some forms of cancer treatment may cause changes in our digestive system which may include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us in this workshop to discuss how nutrition can support you and your digestive system during this time.

Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.
